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Big data in healthcare: 3 spine surgeons weigh in
The use of big data is growing across several industries, and healthcare is no exception. -
Medtronic's Q2 performance, J&J's latest orthopedic launch & more: 5 device company notes
Here are five updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last 14 days: -
Spine surgeon opens clinic in Houston
Thomas Cartwright, MD, opened a spine clinic in Texas, according to a Dec. 1 news release.
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$5.5M grant awarded for spinal stem cell research
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded a $5.5 million grant to a University of California Irvine professor to study the use of stem cells to treat chronic cervical spinal cord injury. -
7 spine surgeon moves in November
Here are seven spine surgeons joining new practices in November: -
Royal Philips expands AR spine surgery system globally
Royal Philips' ClarifEye augmented reality system for spine surgery debuted in Spain and Oman, the company said Dec. 1. -
Colorado spine group hit with data breach; 21,450 patients may be affected
Boulder (Colo.) Neurosurgical & Spine Associates experienced a data breach in September that could have exposed the personal information of 21,450 patients.
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Hospital for Special Surgery opens office in Connecticut
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened an office in Wilton, Conn., The Wilton Bulletin reported Nov. 29. -
3 stem cell lawsuits making the news
Over the past five years, the U.S. has seen a significant spike in the number of clinics advertising stem cell treatments, which claim to treat a range of orthopedic, neurological and autoimmune conditions, among others. -
'Hype is always a difficult thing to see past': 4 expert insights in November
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders spoke with Becker's Spine Review on a range of topics in November. -
$35M 3D-printing facility planned for Indiana; will cater to Stryker, Zimmer Biomet
Implant manufacturer Paragon Medical has broken ground on a 3D-printing facility in Pierceton, Ind., that will cost up to $35 million, Inside Indiana Business reported Nov. 30.
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9 things to know about the practices behind Golden State Orthopedics & Spine
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine is an upcoming 60-physician network involving three California practices. -
Dr. Martin O'Malley performs ankle surgery on NBA player Joe Harris
Foot and ankle surgeon Martin O'Malley, MD, of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, performed an arthroscopic procedure on Joe Harris of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, according to a Nov. 29 Nets Daily report. -
SeaSpine releases Admiral ACP implant system
SeaSpine's Admiral ACP system was released in a commercial launch Nov. 23. -
5 spine centers to know
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Safe Orthopaedics sells 20,000th surgical kit, prepares to launch spine implant
Safe Orthopaedics reached two milestones, one in sales and another in its progress with its Sycamore spine implant. -
6 new physicians join OrthoVirginia
Richmond, Va.-based OrthoVirginia has added six physicians, the company said in a Nov. 23 news release. -
Johnson & Johnson robot delayed 2 years: 3 notes
Johnson & Johnson has had a setback with its Ottava surgical robot and its launch will be delayed by about two years. -
Dr. James Womack performs Missouri's 1st surgery with Think Surgical's latest robot
James Womack, MD, performed Missouri's first total knee replacement with Think Surgical's second-generation TSolution One robot, according to a Nov. 29 news release. -
Robots can increase spine surgery accuracy, neurosurgeon says
Neurosurgeon Anna Terry, MD, of Methuen, Mass.-based Holy Family Hospital, is one of a few physicians in the hospital's region trained to use a newly acquired surgical robot, The Eagle-Tribune reported Nov. 28.